$590 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$971
Air Canada
Thu 1/29Mon 2/2
PVG - DCA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$590
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Mon 5/18
PVG - IAD • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
PVG
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DCA
37h 30m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 4:00 pm
DCA
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PVG
30h 20m2 stops
$971Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 3:49 pm
PVG
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IAD
35h 14m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:30 pm - 4:00 pm
IAD
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PVG
34h 30m2 stops
$971Air Canada
Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Feb 13
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 8:55 am
PVG
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DCA
28h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:40 pm - 4:00 pm
DCA
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PVG
54h 20m2 stops
$978Air Canada
Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 14
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 3:46 pm
PVG
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IAD
35h 11m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:30 pm - 4:00 pm
IAD
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PVG
34h 30m2 stops
$978Air Canada
Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Feb 14
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10:10 am - 11:45 am
PVG
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IAD
38h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 5:10 pm
IAD
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PVG
38h 40m1 stop
$1,032Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:27 am
PVG
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BWI
29h 27m2 stops
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6:00 am - 6:00 pm
BWI
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PVG
23h 00m2 stops
$1,323Delta
Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:26 am
PVG
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BWI
28h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 4:25 pm
BWI
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PVG
32h 37m2 stops
$1,336American Airlines
Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 6:20 pm
PVG
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BWI
36h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 4:25 pm
BWI
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PVG
21h 18m1 stop
$1,341American Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 9:10 am
SHA
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IAD
32h 30m1 stop
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11:10 am - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
36h 15m1 stop
$1,376ANA
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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1:40 pm - 3:40 pm
SHA
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IAD
39h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
11:10 am - 12:25 pm
IAD
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SHA
36h 15m1 stop
$1,390ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$590
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C. was $590 for a one-way ticket and $971 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is required to fly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from one of these Shanghai airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Shanghai and Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1020 reviews
8.7Crew
8.6Boarding
7.7Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
Airline reviews

we were in premium economy, but we both got middle seats and had to sit separately. i could have avoided this by trying to obtain seats sooner, but i tried 3 times and gave up. ANA's technology is not friendly for newcomers. no, check that---I think it is nigh impossible. not sure we are coming back. ana can do better to provide a front end that's friendly to users in both US and Japan.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025
HND - IAD
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we were in premium economy, but we both got middle seats and had to sit separately. i could have avoided this by trying to obtain seats sooner, but i tried 3 times and gave up. ANA's technology is not friendly for newcomers. no, check that---I think it is nigh impossible. not sure we are coming back. ana can do better to provide a front end that's friendly to users in both US and Japan.

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

Great as can be expected with a 10 hour flight over the Pacific. Great movie selection of new releases that hadn’t hit streaming yet. And despite the bad rep, I actually like the airplane good.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

One of the best business class seats I’ve had. The lie flat seats made it comfortable to endure a 12 hour flight. Service was excellent and food was great.

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

The crew was excellent. The flight was delayed for 20 to 25 minutes. We did arrive a bit later than expected. The AC could have been better.

Very disappointed with the seat selection. During the booking, I selected seats such that my wife and I would sit next to each other. However, during check-in, we found out that the airline changed our seats and we were seated apart; and I was stuck in the middle seat with two strangers. Very disappointing experience. We would not fly ANA next time.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Cabin class types available on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes available on flights from Shanghai to Washington, D.C.. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.